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Education is important and needed in society, unfortunately we have passed the threshold of the idea of “education for all.” Education has been become too expensive. People like you, Clara, bring back education for all. Thank you for giving back to humanity.
I am SO THRILLED for you. Truth be told, my impression of you from this channel has always been "She's so cool and down to Earth... How does she teach at RISD?" My limited experience as a continuing ed student at RISD has led me to the conclusion that the best reason to go there is the material resources and the name on the transcript... But the INSTITUTION? The PEOPLE? The HEIGHT of elitism. You have invigorated the student, hobbyist, and early professional art community with all the classical technique and rigor of formal art education with NONE of the attitude. Rhode Island will miss you, but you've got more important places to go!
Oh dear, well I'm only 6-7 months late, but looking for Art Prof videos I hadn't watched yet I came upon this one and as soon as I heard "adjunct" I had to comment. I've worked at a state university for years and have learned that the use of adjuncts has grown along with the financial difficulties of the economy over the past few years. Tenure, I've been told, is becoming more and more rare as colleges and universities tighten their belts. So, there's that. I discovered Art Prof late summer 2020 and have really relied on you to bolster my poor art confidence level and make art making more approachable for me. I'm like all potential, plenty of supplies (which I love to buy), and overwhelming fear of actually putting marks on paper. Every time you are your down-to-earth, real-life encouraging self, I get a little more comfortable with not having to be perfect. Thank you so much for your brave move and wonderful teaching and infectious laugh.
The fact that your patreon link is one of the last in the description box is so so telling. Honest, humble, and dedicated to the sharing of a love for art. You all are incredible, the first youtube channel to get my broke college student ass to actually start contributing on patreon. Here's to getting Art Prof the well deserved 3k a month!
You have truly changed my life! I can’t afford school right now and have learned so much from this entire community but especially you. Please don’t get discouraged by others comments. God bless you for all you are and do! (FYI I continually think that you could teach a course on teaching! You are very gifted)
Thank you so much for this comment, we are so happy that you're finding joy in this community! It is truly special and we're so thankful for it :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Your making art accessible for more people, that is far more valuable. Good for you! I my heart goes out to so many friends that are adjuncts who live way below the poverty level...it needs to change!
Absolutely! We are so glad you resonate with this video-- we love providing content to everyone no matter their financial situation :) art should be for everyone! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I don't know if you'll see this but i just wanted to let you know that i don't know of a single person who has or ever would work this hard for students all over the world for free. I have learnt so much from this channel and i'm so glad yt recommended one of your critiques cause i feel like my art has changed ever since and so has my perspective of it. I can't thank ArtProf enough for it, honestly. We really appreciate and love you Clara and i wish you all the very best❤️
Thank you so much for the kind wishes! Art Prof is so special, and hearing about how it's changing your art for the better is the greatest reward :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I truly believe the art world - academia, galleries/museums, media - is undergoing tectonic shifting. What you are doing is growing and changing, and you're taking us on the ride. Thank you. And, by the way, I'm 57 with a 1985 art degree, lots of 'other' life under my belt, and just now launching my art into the world. Good luck and congrats for making such a huge decision for yourself!
Something definitely has to change in those systems, for sure. Thank you for being part of the Art Prof family, it's because of all of you that I can do this. -Prof Lieu
I'm hoping that ArtProf is gaining momentum. It seems that there has been a lot of people finding out and tuning in. Let us hope that it keeps growing, but faster.
We hope to keep growing, too! The Art Prof family is made up of so many creative artists, if you'd like to chat with us on Discord feel free to check it out: discord.gg/g5XQRpT We have great conversations about art, critiques, and lots of other things! -Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Congratulations, I hope the move goes well! I certainly appreciate that this must be a hard decision, but, truly, the work that you do with Art Prof is so valuable and generous and the fact that it ISN'T behind a paywall is so unique and is really an equalizer. Allowing everyone that has internet access to be able to watch these videos and talk with you and each other on Discord, without requiring payment - this is world I want to live in!! I'm incredibly happy to support Art Prof, I feel like you fill a hole in the art tutorial/discussion/critique youtube environment, and I hope you continue to get and grow the support and broad viewership you deserve!!
Been really loving this channel as of late! What you were saying around 20 minutes in around "hiding" the channel is what make me hate the fine art world. I can't for the life of me understand why any artist/teacher would hate the online community on youtube. In my opinion, art should never be about the barrier of elitism, but about what individuals can create to inspire others. Unlike many other art channels, yours has the power to transform lives and careers! I'll be here watching and learning as long as you keep creating.
Thank you so much; I don't understand why either, but when you're surrounded only by people like that it's easy for them to make you believe that there must be some truth to it! -Prof Lieu
Omg i couldn't imagine going semester to semester NOT knowing if you had a income or not. Clara you have the biggest heart and I don't think getting full-time would have fulfilled your destiny and mid life crisis lol... I love love love that you care so much about us all... I won't let you down !!! 🖤🖤🖤
hey prof. lieu, i just wanted to let you know that your content has helped me a lot on my art journey! i was just accepted into RISD today and i was kind of hoping i'd see you on campus but it's alright. you've got bigger things to do & i'm seriously happy for you!
I hope your move goes well! Thank you so much for keeping Art Prof free, finding this channel has been a highlight of my year :) I sympathize with you a lot re academia even though I'm in social sciences and not fine arts, and am still just finishing grad school. It's so depressing to go to job talks and see that every candidate is from an American Ivey League (I'm Canadian and go to a top Canadian school so the fact that I couldn't get a job in my field unless I went to the States for university is kind of depressing). They're also always super young, which is depressing considering how many great adjuncts we already have in the department have been teaching for years and won't even be offered an interview. I'm not sure if it's similar in art schools, but in social sciences/humanities there's sort of self-fulfilling cycle: you become an adjunct because you love teaching and need a job, hoping it will lead to a full time position; you are over-worked and underpaid, meaning you don't have the time or funds to complete your own research; you apply to jobs and they don't like the fact that you haven't published recently because you don't have to institutional or financial support to do so. The cycle repeats and each year it gets worse and worse the older you get. I have several friends finishing their PhDs that have just kind of accepted they won't be able to find a tenure track assistant professorship and will have to work as an adjunct; in part because fewer and fewer of those positions exist each year, and in part because order to get an interview you need to be in top 5% of candidates. This combined with the culture of elitism (not to mention how white and male it, at least in my field) in most academic circles has made me decide to quit after my Masters and just go into something else. Academia is a bubble and sometimes its hard to be realize that there's success to be had outside it! To be honest, I think the impact you are having with Art Prof is larger than your former-colleagues teaching at a very expensive art school to a select few students. It's amazing that that you are able to reach almost 60k people and teach them them art in a way that is both easy to follow and informative. It also means you get to help people who aren't necessarily looking to be professionals but hobbyist - I know getting into this channel inspired me to start painting again! Thank you -- and all the Art Prof staff -- for the incredible work you have done
Yes, that's pretty much what it was for me, that catch 22 that you can't get yourself out of. Thank you so much for your support, I couldn't do this without all of you backing me! -Prof Lieu
Thanks for being so honest, I really appreciate your courage for sharing this. You are an amazing artist and teacher and we all learned from you so much, and we will keep learning from you in the future. Thank you, and I wish you the best of luck!
Your ship is sailing to a better place....your amazing. ArtProf is your baby and I know that major success with this is just around the corner. So happy that you are not giving up on it. I love you guys! thanks for being here for us. There really is no other place like ArtProf anywhere.
Finding your channel has really reignited my passion for art. I cannot express how much joy it gives me to dive back into a childhood hobby that has now turned into a daily practice for me. Its not an understatement for me when I say that your channel has truly changed my life. I stumbled across your videos during a particular challenging time of my life and it brought me so much joy and laughter (the Michael Fassbender/Benedict Cumberbatch fangirling, I CAN SO RELATE). What started as a casual tuning in, turned into such a great learning experience as I constantly have takeaways from every one of your videos. It saddens me to know the circumstances of why you are leaving RISD but I am excited to follow you on your next chapter ! The passion and dedication your staff has to this channel is so palpable. I know it will make a difference for so many people on their own art journeys. I truly thank you for being an incredible art prof/art mom! Cheers x 💕
We're so glad you enjoy it!! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about if art school is worth it: th-cam.com/video/RrWBFJWWJCo/w-d-xo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I live in Honduras...the boonies. And I came across your channel and I love it. You give excelent classes. I the 1 month since I discovered your channel I have grown as an artist. And you have given me courage to fly on the bigger online community. So know that I thank you for all you have done.
I thank God every day for having what you've created Prof Lieu. You are pushing education to a new level. When people love my artwork, I tell them about you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my artful dreams.
I am teaching myself and came across your channel a few weeks ago. I am very grateful for your channel. Everything that has happened in your years in Academia has prepared you for this time. I'm sure it is scary but I'm also sure it is time...My advice..hehe...is to trust the process in this next move because its going to take you to higher heights that you couldn't have imagined. Its going to be good. Be blessed.
Clara, Art Prof, congratulations on your decision, which is definitely a tough one and I am so excited for you. Looking at the comments on this thread, you have an audience who truly appreciates what you do and do for them. It’s so admirable that you’ve reinvented how you teach to make sense for where you are now. Keep it up and best of luck with the move!! Alice (risd drawing student from fall 2011)
I just changed from the $5 to $20 tier!! You'll always have our support Prof Lieu!! It's small now but artprof is pure gold and it will grow and prosper 💖💖💖💖🌱🌱🌱
35:21 I'm one of the few that started following this youtube channel 3 years ago (when there was around 13k subscribers? I think?) and it's been really heartening to see the channel grow and the videos appeal more to a wider audience. All the best and thank you for the work that has been put into this channel.
Really it does not matter what goals on your checklist you reached, because you’ve gone beyond that with art prof. It means so much to me...you’re a hero Clara❣️
I cried while watching this. I can't thank you enough for being there for us, I felt so proud throughout the days after I saw the videos where you explained importance of drawing background,anatomy, making & mixing color by ourselves, not to draw from a photo & more to do real life studies, and other topics, because I learnt something new. This is a courageous decision, a big commitment . My prayers & best wishes will be always with you by your side. I feel, you'll never have to look back. You're doing this not just for you,for the thousands of people who follows & will follow your videos in the future. You'll always be our best & kindest art prof! Best regards,from a Bangladeshi student of yours.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, one of my fav parts of Art Prof is reading all the comments and messages, it's so wonderful. Thank you! -Prof Lieu
Proff Lieu, I can't thank you enough for your generosity of sharing such detailed information regarding art,your profession and your personal battles.i hope everything goes goes well.i wish you all the success and happiness in the world.❤️❤️❤️
Wish you all the best as you go forward! Your idea of making art education available to people who can’t afford school and outside academia is a really great one and I wish you mountains of success.
I think Art Prof. is going to be even more spectacular than it is now. I am looking forward to more wonderful learning with you Clara. Thank you for doing this .
Clara, my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine the disappointment of not "checking the boxes" after so many years (though I empathize and have felt similarly in the past). BUT I'm a big believer in a higher power, and I really think the world needs YOU. The world needs Art Prof. Because lord knows there are too many snooty academics that like to guard their ivory tower. You make art accessible, and I really think that this is where you need to be. Happy to support wherever I can
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sonia, as much as I tell myself I’m “over it,” I still have an itch that bothers me now and then. Really appreciate the validation and support! ❤️ -Prof Lieu
I love this channel so much and i am So TREMENDOUSLY grateful for the education shared with us here ( i cannot afford art college) . I am a self taught artist, art is my therapy and my passion. On this channel there is fun learning and minus pretentious attitudes. U have made an amazing , growing art community that is helping so many mentally and as far as skill. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL at Art Prof! 💫💫💫💫💫💖
I am deeply moved... hope things are going well for you - I am a sixty years old anthropology professor in Brazil, I do have the equivalent to tenure here, but I can relate to your disillusionment -- yours seems to me a testimony to the near death of university under the double weight of its racist, colonial, patriarchal 'past' and its neoliberal 'future', and it's happening all over the world. I draw and paint to survive this, and you're helping... thank you.
I know exactly what you mean. I have two masters degrees, and have been teaching as an adjunct for ten years. I could teach a full-time courseload and still make about $20,000 a year, no benefits, no contract. It's SO exploitive. I just got hired to teach 8th grade social studies, and while I know it will be difficult and hard, at least it will be stable, and I'll make more money than I ever have in my life. It's so great that you've been able to find your own path forward. It has its own challenges and instabilities, but I hope it's all working out for you! You have definitely worked out for many of us, your "students."
My first job out of grad school was at a private high school. If it hadn't been a 1 year position I totally could have stayed there forever and been very happy! -Prof Lieu
Hi Clara - all the very best with the future. I find it sad and crazy that Art Prof in some way would need to be hidden - I don't see them so much as being at odds but that Art Prof sets you apart from the norm of academia - it gives you an edge. Even with this pandemic everything has gone on line - you couldn't be better placed! You truly serve the art world and artists and perhaps that level of commitment is where the conflict is - acadmeia have to have a look at themselves and see & live with where they feel short...(?) All the very best with the move and your new future journey - the univese serves all of us in many different ways and (as I believe) you get back what you give - you will succeed extraordinarily... - Stephen.
Yes, it is rather odd to me that my skills with remote learning are suddenly in demand. I hope the consulting I'm doing as a result from that will be enough to keep Art Prof going! Thank you so much for your support. -Prof Lieu
Thank you for being so transparent about your reasons why you are leaving your position at RISD. Your channel has redeemed my visual arts education I left behind sometime ago. I wish you all the BEST as you move into this new phase in your life!
Really appreciate what you are doing with Art Prof. I found you today and joined Patreon in hopes that I can raise my donation amount soon. Thank you again!
I relate to Clara's situation. I am now a mature student, but I used to work in engineering. My career experience can be separated into chunks - the first being a new engineer who needed to be guided, then an engineer with potential, then I seemed to drift out of the "has potential" zone into forgotten middle age. There is a huge gender component to engineering and while there were some older women engineers who were in the upper levels of the (very large) company, it was hard to find women who seemed to be in the well established, very respected, "made it" category, which almost all of the middle aged men seemed to be in. It seemed either you had potential, or you were relegated to the corners of the room (parked and out of the way). This was one (of the many) reasons I left.
@@artprof Thanks for the support! My frustration level was very high when I left and I'm glad I got out. 40% of women engineers leave engineering at some point (at least in Canada), so I know I'm not the only one who felt that way. Yes, it seems to be everywhere :(
I can actually see you enjoy teaching more here in Art Prof and your laugh brings me joy to learn and to paint more than I could ever have in my life. I am thankful, more than words can express, that I have found this channel and you. Please keep it coming.
Thank you!! I honestly wasn’t sure about going all in on online teaching, but I’m finding that the format has such incredible potential and flexibility that I never has in a brick and mortar classroom. It’s very exciting! -Prof Lieu
I'm just a temporary visitor to this channel, I don't consider myself an artist because I'm not good at drawing or painting. I only do some doodles, but watching you from time to time made me more motivated to draw better and take drawing and painting more seriously. Thank you and I hope with all my heart that you has been successful in your venture. you are the best on youtube to motivate people to draw and i really like the artist Alex Rowe, especially when it comes to gouache it is my favorite medium. thank you again.
I don't know how I survived teaching without your quality input, knowledge, and ideas. This is so far above any other resource ever for the arts. I am grateful to you and your staff for all you have taught me, my students, and my co-artists. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you only success and happiness with the move and with Art Prof! You have an amazing thing here. Glad you picked us. :)
So awesome you’re forging your new path! So scary, so brave. Academia can be so 💔.you’re making me cry. So beautiful. Thank you for being you and so generous with your sprit and experience. 💓
Thank you , you are an inspiration, academia’s loss our gain ! I think you should stop being nervous, honestly your truth and sincerity and lack of bs is a winner . Just tell us what you need financially for us to support you ! You are exactly what I’ve always wanted , I’m self taught and had given up on my art I am now back on my journey , please update us on how your doing 😊
So excited and proud of all you have accomplished and will accomplish. This is a tough decision, but sometimes the greatest rewards means taking the greatest risk.
God, I've know so many miserable people in academia (especially adjuncts making nothing). I appreciate you a ton. I'm mostly familiar with the writing side of academia. And the snobbery can be so so exhausting. I love learning from this channel. You're doing great work that I am grateful for. I'm not a trained artist at all but it used to bring me a lot of joy and now I'm coming back around to it, and drawing and painting is a great antidote to depression and anxiety. Your work on this channel has gotten me through a lot of tough hours of this quarantine and I have 5 new paintings on the wall. (Also I'm a special ed teacher and our schools closed without warning. I cry all the time thinking about the kids I won't see again. They really worm their way into our hearts, don't they?) Thank you for what you do and thank you for the risks you're taking, it matters.
I'm so glad our content has helped you, and I know what you mean, I missed my students so much. That part of it is hard to leave, but now I get to know all of you! -Prof Lieu
Recently discovered this channel and absolutely love it. So happy you are following your gut and sharing your gifts wit the world in a new and different way! We need you, keep pushing!!!!
Thank you for being a dedicated teacher and for sharing your passion. I just found your channel and I look forward to learning lots from you. I started drawing as a challange to myself. I actually cried in "art" class in elementary school because I could never draw the picture correctly.... But then noone ever taught me how!! So, here I am at 60+ doing this! I live in a beautiful, but isolated area and have litlle or no access to "real" lessons. It would be great to have a logical progression to follow instead of just random lessons on this and that. In any case, I've already learned a lot and am amazed how much I can actually do. Thanks again and I look forward to all of your lessons! I love your enthusiasm!
I'm so glad you are coming back to art!! You might enjoy our free TRACKS program; a track is a structured sequence of video lessons and assignments that you can do at your own pace. artprof.org/library/learn/tracks/. We have a channel in our Discord where you can hang out with other artists going the Tracks to get support and to share your artwork. (Discord invite link: discord.gg/artprof) Hope that helps! -Prof Lieu
I was honestly overwhelmed by the college environment after only 2 months there. I was and still am struggling with my own self worth and felt crushed by expectations I made for myself. I've been bouncing around different jobs and schools but nothing's been making me feel better. But I remember feeling like a better version of myself when I was just experimenting in your class. I legitimately miss that. I hope you're doing alright in Utah despite everything that has happened.
Hi Mona! It's lovely to hear from you. I think it's common to have that experience in art school, unfortunately mental health is not a big priority on many campuses and I think it's a big problem for many students. You might consider joining the Art Prof Discord Server, I'm in there daily and we have lots of nerdy conversations about art stuff. Having a community to be a part of is a huge help! Here is the invite link: discord.gg/g5XQRpT -Prof Lieu
Amazing to encounter this video many months after you posted. I love your Art Prof videos, and feel, like you, like a "failed" full-time academic. I didn't want them. They didn't want me. What you've offered on Art Prof is so exciting to me: a classical musician in my teens/twenties surrounded by art school friends, later a video artist/curator/critic, then a journalist, nonprofit communications leader, and now a government communications strategist. Oh yeah, and I've been an adjunct at half a dozen colleges and universities in those years. Universities/colleges are fighting for a model that don't meet contemporary students' or society's needs, but does offer faculty a stable income. I'm so grateful that you've set out on this path. Deeply grateful!
I don’t think most of us can really express how ArtProf has affected our lives so no thank you can be big enough! This channel has changed my life and ignited that spark in me to not give up on my dreams. I’m so glad (and grateful!) you were not deterred by the nay sayers and I predict that those critics will be eating their words one day 😬 we love you Prof Lieu! You guys are truly the best ❤️💖
This is so nice! Thank you so much, we're so lucky to have people like you to enjoy our videos :) We hope you create some awesome work, and that your inspiration sticks around! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
should we still call you Prof Lieu? congratulations on making your decision, that is always so difficult. I've been in a similar situation and can totally relate to the frustration you must have felt previously. best wishes moving to Utah and continuing with Art Prof. I love the videos and going onto discord. thank you!
All the best with your future endeavours. Your videos provide the substance that art practitioners need to hear. Art academia are disconnected, elitist echo chambers that reinforce a type of art that mostly fails to speak to a broader audience. You are the antidote! The fact you felt compelled to hide your videos says it all. Thank you for your amazing content!!! 🙏❤🙏❤🙏
I came across this video by chance. I have tears welling up in my eyes, just about half way through. There is something about you and what you are doing. I am someone who has many natural talents but, since childhood-- and I'm a lot older now-- have been shut out of the worlds where those talents are developed and mentored and supported so that I can be the best in them. I have worked a day job to live, finally got some knowledge on how to get to a college/university and kept going until I got my Master's degree. I started college at 38. My natural artistic talent was finally given a "bump" when I had to take an elective when I transferred schools and I was blessed to have an art professor who was as kind and passionate as I perceive you to be. He wasn't a snob. He was about people. And he saw what I could do, despite not ever having a portfolio or anything. I went from his drawing class to his painting class, the next semester, even though art was not my major. There are SO MANY young adults and older teenagers who were like me, shut out and separated from worlds of learning that our society demands privilege- for -access. I have always wanted to do something about seeing that change. I am presently an adjunct, and while I am doing it more for love and don't really need it for money, I KNOW the situation you speak of and have many colleagues in the situation you speak of. It is shameful that our society treats educators as it does. I have so much else I feel in watching your video, but I have just subscribed. I don't think this is the last video of yours I will view. (And I see this video is a year old...so I have a lot of catching up to do!)
I remember the day I saw the Instagram post announcing this, I had coincidentally come across a lot of pieces written about people's disillusionment with academia that year. Seeing Prof Lieu's honesty, courage, and honoring of herself really locked in my appreciation for ArtProf. It also helped give me the courage to eventually make some changes of my own. I see it's now been almost 2 yrs since this video that just popped up in my recommendations, and I know it hasn't always been an easy road, but I'm grateful to Prof Lieu for being open about this decision, for setting the example of starting down a less-trodden path to stay fulfilled, and of course for the wonderful world of ArtProf!
Thank you so much for noticing how far Clara has come, and how tenacious she is. It's not without the support of you and everyone else in the Art Prof family! ❤️ Congrats on making your own strides over the past two years! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
19 years, I lasted 19 years Part time adjunct in the University I eventually left for some of the same reasons. This speaks to my soul. I found a new place to be which has challenged me, taught me and stretched me, it has also valued me. Because of your insights about online teaching during this pandemic my students continue to thrive. I hear you, Power to you, thank you.
It’s really validating for me to hear that other people have had the same experience, it just never gets talked about! At least at risd, people would just disappear and you would never hear about it. Glad to hear you found a new path! -Prof Lieu
I love the fact that you are so honest. Your TH-cam channel is so informative for students but also teachers. I teach A level art in Pakistan and I always share your channel with my art students. When you are ready for a change your heart knows is and you need to take that leap. Taking the leap is always scary. I really wish you all the best with whatever you do. ❤❤❤
Thank you for making all of this possible, we love you and all your staff ❤️🙏😘 I'm wondering if you could teach at a community College, too, to make things easier. Just a thought, but I think you can do anything 😊🙏 it'll be good bc it already is great, the impact you're having with all that you do ❤️ good luck for your moving process, glad you are staying here, teaching us to make amazing things, too 😊🙏
Academia schmacademia. I've been in higher ed for almost my entire adult life and it is not the end all be all, especially when most colleges rely on adjuncts to teach (it's just an extension of the gig economy). Fly free Prof Lieu. You're better than academia.
Thank you for sharing your journey as a teacher. The WORLD needs more people like you. You are a very likeable person, and your passion as a teacher is your greatest Gift in teaching ALL things Art. You have found your Wings, where no Academia Box can contain you. Fly Sister! You ARE loved.
I just enjoy listening to all your lessons, tutorials, casual chat, critiques, learning from other artists and sharing random thoughts just enjoy watching your videos so much! You are such a great great inspirer!
thank you so much for all you do . Congratulations on making such a big commitment and the decision to stick with your passion and basically, teach the world.
I want to thank you for creating this channel, I am trying to improve myself as a artist and you helped with that, you dont know how much this means to me but thank you, thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you so much for what you do Clara! As a gap year about to be science student, I could not have been practicing art consistently if it wasn’t for you! Thank you!
Wow, you are so inspiring and u have got such a big heart. I wish you all the best for your future. I'm sure you are going to fulfill all your dreams. ❤❤❤
Hi, Prof Lieu. Thank you so much for your videos - as an artist and adjunct in midwest art school I really relate to your story and decision. I just want some realistic advice from you about my situation if possible... well, I graduated from one of the top art schools on east coast (I am an international student with o1 visa, not even citizen!) and started my adjunct job in 2017. Initially, my job title was visiting lecturer teaching one class per semester. Last year, my job title changed from visiting lecturer to adjunct which I was confused about if it implied demotion or not. i really like this school, and having good relationship with other faculties and students so hoping i can settle down this school someday. however, I recently applied for "visiting professor" position in the department that I am adjuncting for and didn't get even interview (candidate from new york got this position). I am pretty shocked about the fact that the chair didn't even consider me as powerful candidate. Well, good news is I got one more class for teaching from this academic term, which seem good sign that the school sees me as a decent teacher, but at the same time two facts that I faced recently (visiting lecturer --> adjunct; didn't get interview for visiting professor position in our department) make me seriously think they should be all obvious redflags. Could you give me any advice on my situation? Also, i am curious multiple years of adjuncting really hurt future job application in general... should i focus more on residency or exhibition than dedicating much time for teaching, in order to get teaching job ironically? sorry for this long comments...
Clara, thank you so much for sharing your stories and feelings. It was very touching. I first got to know you from a few of your portfolio critique videos, and I found them to be very helpful for what I need to improve on in my current job position, which is related to reviewing artwork. I felt the way you talk has always been very engaging and charismatic. The things you say are just so true and valuable that I wouldn't be able to phrase them and come up with them in my own words easily. I always learn new things from you and I'll keep supporting your channel! Sending lots of support!~ 🥰
Hello Prof Lieu! I'm super burnt out on academia as well and I have tenure in a STEM department. What I've come to realize is that my university has an over-controlling board of regents. I didn't understand this for a long time, but a few years ago we had a closed search for a president. The hired president is a disappointment. I wish you all the best with your big life change. :-)
My favorite shows are when you bring in a couple other artists and talk shop. It feels like I'm in the studio painting with my teacher and other painters. We talk about the same stuff. Teach gets lots of free new stuff cause she's that famous, so we know what's new and works. The dialog is the same, just love it. You have a great show.
Thanks for the backstory and your generosity of spirit. Times are changing and IMHO, the MFA and maybe even the BFA’s days are numbered. I studied with some great people but in many ways the proverbial emperor is close to naked.
I think things have definitely taken a turn during the pandemic! I guess it's yet to be seen whether that is a permanent or temporary trend. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
So happy you made this move! I have been on the same timeline and trying to figure out how to move out of dead-end adjunct academia, so you are an inspiration.
Thank you for being so open and vulnerable. And I must say, the elitist reactions from your academic colleagues is exactly what’s wrong with the growing, classist divide occurring, well, everywhere.
How come in Academia your value goes down with age??? This makes absolutely no sense to me. All senior leadership in my company (which of course is an entirely different business), are over 40, and the higher up the ranks, the older people are on average. In my opinion, that's how it should be, because no amount of brilliance can compensate for real life experience. :/
Meanwhile this whole time I thought you were a full time prof at RISD…. They’ll regret being crummy to you, because you are the best teacher I’ve found on TH-cam thus far ❤️
Get a behind the scenes look at how Art Prof started in 2015 and find out what tattoo Prof Lieu wants on her butt: th-cam.com/video/Khu_mzqSNqo/w-d-xo.html
Education is important and needed in society, unfortunately we have passed the threshold of the idea of “education for all.” Education has been become too expensive. People like you, Clara, bring back education for all. Thank you for giving back to humanity.
I am SO THRILLED for you. Truth be told, my impression of you from this channel has always been "She's so cool and down to Earth... How does she teach at RISD?" My limited experience as a continuing ed student at RISD has led me to the conclusion that the best reason to go there is the material resources and the name on the transcript... But the INSTITUTION? The PEOPLE? The HEIGHT of elitism. You have invigorated the student, hobbyist, and early professional art community with all the classical technique and rigor of formal art education with NONE of the attitude.
Rhode Island will miss you, but you've got more important places to go!
Thank you so much for your support ❤ -Prof Lieu
Beautifully stated.
Oh dear, well I'm only 6-7 months late, but looking for Art Prof videos I hadn't watched yet I came upon this one and as soon as I heard "adjunct" I had to comment. I've worked at a state university for years and have learned that the use of adjuncts has grown along with the financial difficulties of the economy over the past few years. Tenure, I've been told, is becoming more and more rare as colleges and universities tighten their belts. So, there's that. I discovered Art Prof late summer 2020 and have really relied on you to bolster my poor art confidence level and make art making more approachable for me. I'm like all potential, plenty of supplies (which I love to buy), and overwhelming fear of actually putting marks on paper. Every time you are your down-to-earth, real-life encouraging self, I get a little more comfortable with not having to be perfect. Thank you so much for your brave move and wonderful teaching and infectious laugh.
I’m so glad to hear our channel has encouraged you to take the plunge, keep going!!! -Prof Lieu
The fact that your patreon link is one of the last in the description box is so so telling. Honest, humble, and dedicated to the sharing of a love for art. You all are incredible, the first youtube channel to get my broke college student ass to actually start contributing on patreon. Here's to getting Art Prof the well deserved 3k a month!
Thank you so much! -Prof Lieu
we will support our art mom no matter what! thank you and the art prof staff so much for doing everything for us! we won't let you down!
Thank you thank you!!! All of you inspire me and keep me going. -Prof Lieu
You have truly changed my life! I can’t afford school right now and have learned so much from this entire community but especially you. Please don’t get discouraged by others comments. God bless you for all you are and do! (FYI I continually think that you could teach a course on teaching! You are very gifted)
Thank you so much for this comment, we are so happy that you're finding joy in this community! It is truly special and we're so thankful for it :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Your making art accessible for more people, that is far more valuable. Good for you! I my heart goes out to so many friends that are adjuncts who live way below the poverty level...it needs to change!
Absolutely! We are so glad you resonate with this video-- we love providing content to everyone no matter their financial situation :) art should be for everyone! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I don't know if you'll see this but i just wanted to let you know that i don't know of a single person who has or ever would work this hard for students all over the world for free. I have learnt so much from this channel and i'm so glad yt recommended one of your critiques cause i feel like my art has changed ever since and so has my perspective of it. I can't thank ArtProf enough for it, honestly. We really appreciate and love you Clara and i wish you all the very best❤️
Thank you so much for the kind wishes! Art Prof is so special, and hearing about how it's changing your art for the better is the greatest reward :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I love this channel and community, I’m really learning so much! Thank you for the personal news and good luck with moving to Utah!
Thank you so much for your support! ❤ -Prof Lieu
@@artprof ❤️😊
@@artprof Thanks for your Work!! I’m watching from Sweden. I visited UTAH once, it was very nice! 😊
I truly believe the art world - academia, galleries/museums, media - is undergoing tectonic shifting. What you are doing is growing and changing, and you're taking us on the ride. Thank you. And, by the way, I'm 57 with a 1985 art degree, lots of 'other' life under my belt, and just now launching my art into the world. Good luck and congrats for making such a huge decision for yourself!
Something definitely has to change in those systems, for sure. Thank you for being part of the Art Prof family, it's because of all of you that I can do this. -Prof Lieu
I'm hoping that ArtProf is gaining momentum. It seems that there has been a lot of people finding out and tuning in. Let us hope that it keeps growing, but faster.
We hope to keep growing, too! The Art Prof family is made up of so many creative artists, if you'd like to chat with us on Discord feel free to check it out: discord.gg/g5XQRpT We have great conversations about art, critiques, and lots of other things! -Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Congratulations, I hope the move goes well! I certainly appreciate that this must be a hard decision, but, truly, the work that you do with Art Prof is so valuable and generous and the fact that it ISN'T behind a paywall is so unique and is really an equalizer. Allowing everyone that has internet access to be able to watch these videos and talk with you and each other on Discord, without requiring payment - this is world I want to live in!! I'm incredibly happy to support Art Prof, I feel like you fill a hole in the art tutorial/discussion/critique youtube environment, and I hope you continue to get and grow the support and broad viewership you deserve!!
Thank you for your kind comments and your encouragement, I couldn't pull anything off without all of you behind me! -Prof Lieu
Been really loving this channel as of late! What you were saying around 20 minutes in around "hiding" the channel is what make me hate the fine art world. I can't for the life of me understand why any artist/teacher would hate the online community on youtube. In my opinion, art should never be about the barrier of elitism, but about what individuals can create to inspire others. Unlike many other art channels, yours has the power to transform lives and careers! I'll be here watching and learning as long as you keep creating.
Thank you so much; I don't understand why either, but when you're surrounded only by people like that it's easy for them to make you believe that there must be some truth to it! -Prof Lieu
Omg i couldn't imagine going semester to semester NOT knowing if you had a income or not. Clara you have the biggest heart and I don't think getting full-time would have fulfilled your destiny and mid life crisis lol... I love love love that you care so much about us all... I won't let you down !!! 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you so much for your support and for believing in me Colleen!!! -Prof Lieu
hey prof. lieu, i just wanted to let you know that your content has helped me a lot on my art journey! i was just accepted into RISD today and i was kind of hoping i'd see you on campus but it's alright. you've got bigger things to do & i'm seriously happy for you!
Congratulations!!! That's such a big achievement-- we're cheering you on :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I can't wait to see you blossom, good luck! All your fans are going to be right behind you!
Thank you so much, your support means the world to me. -Prof Lieu
Thank you Prof Lieu, I’ve only been following Art Prof for a short amount of time but I’m surprised at how important it’s become to me.
Wonderful!
I hope your move goes well! Thank you so much for keeping Art Prof free, finding this channel has been a highlight of my year :)
I sympathize with you a lot re academia even though I'm in social sciences and not fine arts, and am still just finishing grad school. It's so depressing to go to job talks and see that every candidate is from an American Ivey League (I'm Canadian and go to a top Canadian school so the fact that I couldn't get a job in my field unless I went to the States for university is kind of depressing). They're also always super young, which is depressing considering how many great adjuncts we already have in the department have been teaching for years and won't even be offered an interview.
I'm not sure if it's similar in art schools, but in social sciences/humanities there's sort of self-fulfilling cycle: you become an adjunct because you love teaching and need a job, hoping it will lead to a full time position; you are over-worked and underpaid, meaning you don't have the time or funds to complete your own research; you apply to jobs and they don't like the fact that you haven't published recently because you don't have to institutional or financial support to do so. The cycle repeats and each year it gets worse and worse the older you get.
I have several friends finishing their PhDs that have just kind of accepted they won't be able to find a tenure track assistant professorship and will have to work as an adjunct; in part because fewer and fewer of those positions exist each year, and in part because order to get an interview you need to be in top 5% of candidates. This combined with the culture of elitism (not to mention how white and male it, at least in my field) in most academic circles has made me decide to quit after my Masters and just go into something else. Academia is a bubble and sometimes its hard to be realize that there's success to be had outside it!
To be honest, I think the impact you are having with Art Prof is larger than your former-colleagues teaching at a very expensive art school to a select few students. It's amazing that that you are able to reach almost 60k people and teach them them art in a way that is both easy to follow and informative. It also means you get to help people who aren't necessarily looking to be professionals but hobbyist - I know getting into this channel inspired me to start painting again! Thank you -- and all the Art Prof staff -- for the incredible work you have done
Yes, that's pretty much what it was for me, that catch 22 that you can't get yourself out of. Thank you so much for your support, I couldn't do this without all of you backing me! -Prof Lieu
You are a fantastic professor that helps Art students and you deserve the very best.
Thank you so much 😀 -Prof Lieu
Thanks for being so honest, I really appreciate your courage for sharing this. You are an amazing artist and teacher and we all learned from you so much, and we will keep learning from you in the future. Thank you, and I wish you the best of luck!
I agree. I think I haven't yet mentioned this here or on TH-cam, but Clara is an AMAZING artist OMG 😍😍😍
Karin Mitschang absolutely!
Thank you so much for your support! ❤ -Prof Lieu
Your ship is sailing to a better place....your amazing. ArtProf is your baby and I know that major success with this is just around the corner. So happy that you are not giving up on it. I love you guys! thanks for being here for us. There really is no other place like ArtProf anywhere.
Thank you so much, reading comments like this just makes me want to work HARDER for all of you! -Prof Lieu
A very brave, strong woman who has chosen us over RISD!!! Yay for us and I'm so excited to have you here with me in my art journey. Thank you!!
I’m glad I can be here for all of you! ❤️ -Prof Lieu
Clara:
You not just guide us true art doing... You teach us by your example: pure raw honesty. You are a very brave woman!
Finding your channel has really reignited my passion for art. I cannot express how much joy it gives me to dive back into a childhood hobby that has now turned into a daily practice for me. Its not an understatement for me when I say that your channel has truly changed my life. I stumbled across your videos during a particular challenging time of my life and it brought me so much joy and laughter (the Michael Fassbender/Benedict Cumberbatch fangirling, I CAN SO RELATE). What started as a casual tuning in, turned into such a great learning experience as I constantly have takeaways from every one of your videos.
It saddens me to know the circumstances of why you are leaving RISD but I am excited to follow you on your next chapter ! The passion and dedication your staff has to this channel is so palpable. I know it will make a difference for so many people on their own art journeys. I truly thank you for being an incredible art prof/art mom! Cheers x 💕
I'm so glad you found us!!! We can always use more fangirling. -Prof Lieu
I think art prof is great! It started showing up on suggested videos and I started to watch and I love it.
We're so glad you enjoy it!! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about if art school is worth it: th-cam.com/video/RrWBFJWWJCo/w-d-xo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I live in Honduras...the boonies. And I came across your channel and I love it. You give excelent classes. I the 1 month since I discovered your channel I have grown as an artist. And you have given me courage to fly on the bigger online community. So know that I thank you for all you have done.
I’m so glad to hear our channel has helped you!! -Prof Lieu
I thank God every day for having what you've created Prof Lieu. You are pushing education to a new level. When people love my artwork, I tell them about you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my artful dreams.
Thank you so much, your comment made my day!! 😀-Prof Lieu
I am teaching myself and came across your channel a few weeks ago. I am very grateful for your channel. Everything that has happened in your years in Academia has prepared you for this time. I'm sure it is scary but I'm also sure it is time...My advice..hehe...is to trust the process in this next move because its going to take you to higher heights that you couldn't have imagined. Its going to be good. Be blessed.
Welcome to the Art Prof family!! -Prof Lieu
Clara, Art Prof, congratulations on your decision, which is definitely a tough one and I am so excited for you. Looking at the comments on this thread, you have an audience who truly appreciates what you do and do for them. It’s so admirable that you’ve reinvented how you teach to make sense for where you are now. Keep it up and best of luck with the move!! Alice (risd drawing student from fall 2011)
Thank you so much Alice, it's lovely to hear from you. -Clara
I just changed from the $5 to $20 tier!! You'll always have our support Prof Lieu!! It's small now but artprof is pure gold and it will grow and prosper 💖💖💖💖🌱🌱🌱
Thank you so much 10k, you are such a positive presence everywhere you are, your enthusiasm is infectious!!! -Prof Lieu
@@artprof this is an amazing compliment, thanks prof ❤❤❤😌
35:21 I'm one of the few that started following this youtube channel 3 years ago (when there was around 13k subscribers? I think?) and it's been really heartening to see the channel grow and the videos appeal more to a wider audience. All the best and thank you for the work that has been put into this channel.
Thank you so much for your support! -Prof Lieu
Really it does not matter what goals on your checklist you reached, because you’ve gone beyond that with art prof. It means so much to me...you’re a hero Clara❣️
Thank you so much ❤ -Prof Lieu
I cried while watching this. I can't thank you enough for being there for us, I felt so proud throughout the days after I saw the videos where you explained importance of drawing background,anatomy, making & mixing color by ourselves, not to draw from a photo & more to do real life studies, and other topics, because I learnt something new. This is a courageous decision, a big commitment . My prayers & best wishes will be always with you by your side. I feel, you'll never have to look back. You're doing this not just for you,for the thousands of people who follows & will follow your videos in the future. You'll always be our best & kindest art prof!
Best regards,from a Bangladeshi student of yours.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, one of my fav parts of Art Prof is reading all the comments and messages, it's so wonderful. Thank you! -Prof Lieu
Proff Lieu, I can't thank you enough for your generosity of sharing such detailed information regarding art,your profession and your personal battles.i hope everything goes goes well.i wish you all the success and happiness in the world.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much!❤
Wish you all the best as you go forward! Your idea of making art education available to people who can’t afford school and outside academia is a really great one and I wish you mountains of success.
Thank you so much!
I think Art Prof. is going to be even more spectacular than it is now. I am looking forward to more wonderful learning with you Clara. Thank you for doing this .
Thank you so much 😀
Clara, my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine the disappointment of not "checking the boxes" after so many years (though I empathize and have felt similarly in the past). BUT I'm a big believer in a higher power, and I really think the world needs YOU. The world needs Art Prof. Because lord knows there are too many snooty academics that like to guard their ivory tower. You make art accessible, and I really think that this is where you need to be. Happy to support wherever I can
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sonia, as much as I tell myself I’m “over it,” I still have an itch that bothers me now and then. Really appreciate the validation and support! ❤️ -Prof Lieu
I love this channel so much and i am So TREMENDOUSLY grateful for the education shared with us here ( i cannot afford art college) . I am a self taught artist, art is my therapy and my passion. On this channel there is fun learning and minus pretentious attitudes. U have made an amazing , growing art community that is helping so many mentally and as far as skill. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL at Art Prof! 💫💫💫💫💫💖
I am deeply moved... hope things are going well for you - I am a sixty years old anthropology professor in Brazil, I do have the equivalent to tenure here, but I can relate to your disillusionment -- yours seems to me a testimony to the near death of university under the double weight of its racist, colonial, patriarchal 'past' and its neoliberal 'future', and it's happening all over the world. I draw and paint to survive this, and you're helping... thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your support! -Prof Lieu
I know exactly what you mean. I have two masters degrees, and have been teaching as an adjunct for ten years. I could teach a full-time courseload and still make about $20,000 a year, no benefits, no contract. It's SO exploitive. I just got hired to teach 8th grade social studies, and while I know it will be difficult and hard, at least it will be stable, and I'll make more money than I ever have in my life. It's so great that you've been able to find your own path forward. It has its own challenges and instabilities, but I hope it's all working out for you! You have definitely worked out for many of us, your "students."
My first job out of grad school was at a private high school. If it hadn't been a 1 year position I totally could have stayed there forever and been very happy! -Prof Lieu
Hi Clara - all the very best with the future. I find it sad and crazy that Art Prof in some way would need to be hidden - I don't see them so much as being at odds but that Art Prof sets you apart from the norm of academia - it gives you an edge. Even with this pandemic everything has gone on line - you couldn't be better placed! You truly serve the art world and artists and perhaps that level of commitment is where the conflict is - acadmeia have to have a look at themselves and see & live with where they feel short...(?) All the very best with the move and your new future journey - the univese serves all of us in many different ways and (as I believe) you get back what you give - you will succeed extraordinarily... - Stephen.
Yes, it is rather odd to me that my skills with remote learning are suddenly in demand. I hope the consulting I'm doing as a result from that will be enough to keep Art Prof going! Thank you so much for your support. -Prof Lieu
clara this video has made me have even more respect for you 🥺 thank u for sticking it out for us!! we all appreciate it so much 💕
Thank you! It's so helpful to have your support. -Prof Lieu
So thankful for everything you do to keep Art Prof running!
Thank you for being so transparent about your reasons why you are leaving your position at RISD. Your channel has redeemed my visual arts education I left behind sometime ago. I wish you all the BEST as you move into this new phase in your life!
Thank you for your support, I appreciate it very much! -Prof Lieu
Much love and care to you and prayers for you 💖
Really appreciate what you are doing with Art Prof. I found you today and joined Patreon in hopes that I can raise my donation amount soon. Thank you again!
Awesome, thank you, and welcome to the Art Prof family! -Prof Lieu
You and this channel are a gem. Thank you for everything you do on this platform and connecting us to art and helping us speaking our visual voice.
We'd be nowhere without you amazing artists!!! Thank you so much for being here :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I relate to Clara's situation. I am now a mature student, but I used to work in engineering. My career experience can be separated into chunks - the first being a new engineer who needed to be guided, then an engineer with potential, then I seemed to drift out of the "has potential" zone into forgotten middle age. There is a huge gender component to engineering and while there were some older women engineers who were in the upper levels of the (very large) company, it was hard to find women who seemed to be in the well established, very respected, "made it" category, which almost all of the middle aged men seemed to be in. It seemed either you had potential, or you were relegated to the corners of the room (parked and out of the way). This was one (of the many) reasons I left.
Unfortunately these experiences are definitely isolated to art and academia, it's everywhere and so frustrating to hear about! -Prof Lieu
@@artprof Thanks for the support! My frustration level was very high when I left and I'm glad I got out. 40% of women engineers leave engineering at some point (at least in Canada), so I know I'm not the only one who felt that way. Yes, it seems to be everywhere :(
I can actually see you enjoy teaching more here in Art Prof and your laugh brings me joy to learn and to paint more than I could ever have in my life. I am thankful, more than words can express, that I have found this channel and you. Please keep it coming.
Thank you!! I honestly wasn’t sure about going all in on online teaching, but I’m finding that the format has such incredible potential and flexibility that I never has in a brick and mortar classroom. It’s very exciting! -Prof Lieu
I'm just a temporary visitor to this channel, I don't consider myself an artist because I'm not good at drawing or painting. I only do some doodles, but watching you from time to time made me more motivated to draw better and take drawing and painting more seriously.
Thank you and I hope with all my heart that you has been successful in your venture.
you are the best on youtube to motivate people to draw and i really like the artist Alex Rowe, especially when it comes to gouache it is my favorite medium. thank you again.
I'm so glad to hear our channel has inspired you! -Prof Lieu
Congratulations on this big change and thank you for everything you're doing!
Thank you so much!
I don't know how I survived teaching without your quality input, knowledge, and ideas. This is so far above any other resource ever for the arts. I am grateful to you and your staff for all you have taught me, my students, and my co-artists. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you only success and happiness with the move and with Art Prof! You have an amazing thing here. Glad you picked us. :)
Tysm for your kind words!! -Prof Lieu
So awesome you’re forging your new path! So scary, so brave. Academia can be so 💔.you’re making me cry. So beautiful. Thank you for being you and so generous with your sprit and experience. 💓
Thank you so much for this comment, Prof Lieu is one of a kind! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you , you are an inspiration, academia’s loss our gain ! I think you should stop being nervous, honestly your truth and sincerity and lack of bs is a winner . Just tell us what you need financially for us to support you ! You are exactly what I’ve always wanted , I’m self taught and had given up on my art I am now back on my journey , please update us on how your doing 😊
Thank you for your support Caroline! You can get info on how to support Art Prof here: artprof.org/patreon-giveaways/ -Prof Lieu
Thank you most deeply for your candid honesty, your love of art and mostly your commitment. You are amazing and changing lives!!
Wow, thank you!!! -Prof Lieu
So excited and proud of all you have accomplished and will accomplish. This is a tough decision, but sometimes the greatest rewards means taking the greatest risk.
Thank you so much for your support❤ -Prof Lieu
God, I've know so many miserable people in academia (especially adjuncts making nothing). I appreciate you a ton. I'm mostly familiar with the writing side of academia. And the snobbery can be so so exhausting. I love learning from this channel. You're doing great work that I am grateful for. I'm not a trained artist at all but it used to bring me a lot of joy and now I'm coming back around to it, and drawing and painting is a great antidote to depression and anxiety. Your work on this channel has gotten me through a lot of tough hours of this quarantine and I have 5 new paintings on the wall. (Also I'm a special ed teacher and our schools closed without warning. I cry all the time thinking about the kids I won't see again. They really worm their way into our hearts, don't they?) Thank you for what you do and thank you for the risks you're taking, it matters.
I'm so glad our content has helped you, and I know what you mean, I missed my students so much. That part of it is hard to leave, but now I get to know all of you! -Prof Lieu
Respect for your humanity and generosity.
Recently discovered this channel and absolutely love it. So happy you are following your gut and sharing your gifts wit the world in a new and different way! We need you, keep pushing!!!!
Thank you for being a dedicated teacher and for sharing your passion. I just found your channel and I look forward to learning lots from you. I started drawing as a challange to myself. I actually cried in "art" class in elementary school because I could never draw the picture correctly.... But then noone ever taught me how!! So, here I am at 60+ doing this! I live in a beautiful, but isolated area and have litlle or no access to "real" lessons. It would be great to have a logical progression to follow instead of just random lessons on this and that. In any case, I've already learned a lot and am amazed how much I can actually do. Thanks again and I look forward to all of your lessons! I love your enthusiasm!
I'm so glad you are coming back to art!! You might enjoy our free TRACKS program; a track is a structured sequence of video lessons and assignments that you can do at your own pace. artprof.org/library/learn/tracks/. We have a channel in our Discord where you can hang out with other artists going the Tracks to get support and to share your artwork. (Discord invite link: discord.gg/artprof) Hope that helps! -Prof Lieu
I was honestly overwhelmed by the college environment after only 2 months there. I was and still am struggling with my own self worth and felt crushed by expectations I made for myself. I've been bouncing around different jobs and schools but nothing's been making me feel better. But I remember feeling like a better version of myself when I was just experimenting in your class. I legitimately miss that.
I hope you're doing alright in Utah despite everything that has happened.
Hi Mona! It's lovely to hear from you. I think it's common to have that experience in art school, unfortunately mental health is not a big priority on many campuses and I think it's a big problem for many students. You might consider joining the Art Prof Discord Server, I'm in there daily and we have lots of nerdy conversations about art stuff. Having a community to be a part of is a huge help! Here is the invite link: discord.gg/g5XQRpT -Prof Lieu
Amazing to encounter this video many months after you posted. I love your Art Prof videos, and feel, like you, like a "failed" full-time academic. I didn't want them. They didn't want me. What you've offered on Art Prof is so exciting to me: a classical musician in my teens/twenties surrounded by art school friends, later a video artist/curator/critic, then a journalist, nonprofit communications leader, and now a government communications strategist. Oh yeah, and I've been an adjunct at half a dozen colleges and universities in those years. Universities/colleges are fighting for a model that don't meet contemporary students' or society's needs, but does offer faculty a stable income. I'm so grateful that you've set out on this path. Deeply grateful!
You've been a wonderful teacher for me , thank you big time... !
I'm so glad I can help you! -Prof Lieu
I don’t think most of us can really express how ArtProf has affected our lives so no thank you can be big enough! This channel has changed my life and ignited that spark in me to not give up on my dreams. I’m so glad (and grateful!) you were not deterred by the nay sayers and I predict that those critics will be eating their words one day 😬 we love you Prof Lieu! You guys are truly the best ❤️💖
This is so nice! Thank you so much, we're so lucky to have people like you to enjoy our videos :) We hope you create some awesome work, and that your inspiration sticks around! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I am happy for you. This is wonderful new beginning. I look forward to what the future holds for you!
Thank you so much!
this is why i love prof Lieu. thank you so much.
Glad you enjoy it! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
should we still call you Prof Lieu? congratulations on making your decision, that is always so difficult. I've been in a similar situation and can totally relate to the frustration you must have felt previously. best wishes moving to Utah and continuing with Art Prof. I love the videos and going onto discord. thank you!
Thank you so much for being part of the Art Prof family! -Prof Lieu
All the best with your future endeavours.
Your videos provide the substance that art practitioners need to hear.
Art academia are disconnected, elitist echo chambers that reinforce a type of art that mostly fails to speak to a broader audience.
You are the antidote!
The fact you felt compelled to hide your videos says it all.
Thank you for your amazing content!!! 🙏❤🙏❤🙏
Tysm! -Prof Lieu
I came across this video by chance. I have tears welling up in my eyes, just about half way through. There is something about you and what you are doing. I am someone who has many natural talents but, since childhood-- and I'm a lot older now-- have been shut out of the worlds where those talents are developed and mentored and supported so that I can be the best in them. I have worked a day job to live, finally got some knowledge on how to get to a college/university and kept going until I got my Master's degree. I started college at 38.
My natural artistic talent was finally given a "bump" when I had to take an elective when I transferred schools and I was blessed to have an art professor who was as kind and passionate as I perceive you to be. He wasn't a snob. He was about people. And he saw what I could do, despite not ever having a portfolio or anything. I went from his drawing class to his painting class, the next semester, even though art was not my major.
There are SO MANY young adults and older teenagers who were like me, shut out and separated from worlds of learning that our society demands privilege- for -access. I have always wanted to do something about seeing that change.
I am presently an adjunct, and while I am doing it more for love and don't really need it for money, I KNOW the situation you speak of and have many colleagues in the situation you speak of. It is shameful that our society treats educators as it does.
I have so much else I feel in watching your video, but I have just subscribed. I don't think this is the last video of yours I will view. (And I see this video is a year old...so I have a lot of catching up to do!)
I remember the day I saw the Instagram post announcing this, I had coincidentally come across a lot of pieces written about people's disillusionment with academia that year. Seeing Prof Lieu's honesty, courage, and honoring of herself really locked in my appreciation for ArtProf. It also helped give me the courage to eventually make some changes of my own. I see it's now been almost 2 yrs since this video that just popped up in my recommendations, and I know it hasn't always been an easy road, but I'm grateful to Prof Lieu for being open about this decision, for setting the example of starting down a less-trodden path to stay fulfilled, and of course for the wonderful world of ArtProf!
Thank you so much for noticing how far Clara has come, and how tenacious she is. It's not without the support of you and everyone else in the Art Prof family! ❤️ Congrats on making your own strides over the past two years! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Congratulations! Wishing you the best of everything. You are an amazing teacher.
Thank you so much!
19 years, I lasted 19 years Part time adjunct in the University I eventually left for some of the same reasons. This speaks to my soul. I found a new place to be which has challenged me, taught me and stretched me, it has also valued me. Because of your insights about online teaching during this pandemic my students continue to thrive. I hear you, Power to you, thank you.
It’s really validating for me to hear that other people have had the same experience, it just never gets talked about! At least at risd, people would just disappear and you would never hear about it. Glad to hear you found a new path! -Prof Lieu
I love the fact that you are so honest. Your TH-cam channel is so informative for students but also teachers. I teach A level art in Pakistan and I always share your channel with my art students. When you are ready for a change your heart knows is and you need to take that leap. Taking the leap is always scary. I really wish you all the best with whatever you do. ❤❤❤
That is so kind! We are so happy you're watching, we hope you and your students get something out of these videos! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for making all of this possible, we love you and all your staff ❤️🙏😘
I'm wondering if you could teach at a community College, too, to make things easier. Just a thought, but I think you can do anything 😊🙏 it'll be good bc it already is great, the impact you're having with all that you do ❤️ good luck for your moving process, glad you are staying here, teaching us to make amazing things, too 😊🙏
Thank you so much! I haven't ruled anything out, but it's definitely time to move on. -Prof Lieu
I love this channel. 🥰
Thank you.
You're so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Academia schmacademia. I've been in higher ed for almost my entire adult life and it is not the end all be all, especially when most colleges rely on adjuncts to teach (it's just an extension of the gig economy). Fly free Prof Lieu. You're better than academia.
Thank you for sharing your journey as a teacher. The WORLD needs more people like you. You are a very likeable person, and your passion as a teacher is your greatest Gift in teaching ALL things Art. You have found your Wings, where no Academia Box can contain you. Fly Sister! You ARE loved.
Thank you so much Lana ❤️ -Prof Lieu
I just enjoy listening to all your lessons, tutorials, casual chat, critiques, learning from other artists and sharing random thoughts just enjoy watching your videos so much! You are such a great great inspirer!
Clara is the best! We are so happy you love the videos, it means the absolute world to us - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
thank you so much for all you do . Congratulations on making such a big commitment and the decision to stick with your passion and basically, teach the world.
Thank you so much!
I want to thank you for creating this channel, I am trying to improve myself as a artist and you helped with that, you dont know how much this means to me but thank you, thank you so much!!!!!
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you for watching! -Prof Lieu
Thank you, your help has been invaluable and much appreciated.
You are so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Hell Yeah Clara. You Go. This will continue to work.
Thank you so much for what you do Clara! As a gap year about to be science student, I could not have been practicing art consistently if it wasn’t for you! Thank you!
I’m so glad to hear that! -Prof Lieu
Congratulations to our winners!
I was writing out a long response but all i have to say is that you made the right choice.
Thank you! At the time it was extremely nerve wracking, but ultimately I'm glad I did it! -Prof Lieu
Wow, you are so inspiring and u have got such a big heart. I wish you all the best for your future. I'm sure you are going to fulfill all your dreams. ❤❤❤
Hi, Prof Lieu. Thank you so much for your videos - as an artist and adjunct in midwest art school I really relate to your story and decision. I just want some realistic advice from you about my situation if possible... well, I graduated from one of the top art schools on east coast (I am an international student with o1 visa, not even citizen!) and started my adjunct job in 2017. Initially, my job title was visiting lecturer teaching one class per semester. Last year, my job title changed from visiting lecturer to adjunct which I was confused about if it implied demotion or not. i really like this school, and having good relationship with other faculties and students so hoping i can settle down this school someday. however, I recently applied for "visiting professor" position in the department that I am adjuncting for and didn't get even interview (candidate from new york got this position). I am pretty shocked about the fact that the chair didn't even consider me as powerful candidate. Well, good news is I got one more class for teaching from this academic term, which seem good sign that the school sees me as a decent teacher, but at the same time two facts that I faced recently (visiting lecturer --> adjunct; didn't get interview for visiting professor position in our department) make me seriously think they should be all obvious redflags. Could you give me any advice on my situation? Also, i am curious multiple years of adjuncting really hurt future job application in general... should i focus more on residency or exhibition than dedicating much time for teaching, in order to get teaching job ironically? sorry for this long comments...
Clara, thank you so much for sharing your stories and feelings. It was very touching. I first got to know you from a few of your portfolio critique videos, and I found them to be very helpful for what I need to improve on in my current job position, which is related to reviewing artwork. I felt the way you talk has always been very engaging and charismatic. The things you say are just so true and valuable that I wouldn't be able to phrase them and come up with them in my own words easily. I always learn new things from you and I'll keep supporting your channel! Sending lots of support!~ 🥰
Tysm for your kind words! ❤️ -Prof Lieu
Hello Prof Lieu! I'm super burnt out on academia as well and I have tenure in a STEM department. What I've come to realize is that my university has an over-controlling board of regents. I didn't understand this for a long time, but a few years ago we had a closed search for a president. The hired president is a disappointment. I wish you all the best with your big life change. :-)
My favorite shows are when you bring in a couple other artists and talk shop. It feels like I'm in the studio painting with my teacher and other painters. We talk about the same stuff. Teach gets lots of free new stuff cause she's that famous, so we know what's new and works. The dialog is the same, just love it. You have a great show.
Ooh that's great to hear! We love videos like that too, thank you for watching :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Hello Clara, art inspires and making it accessible to general population is noble. Really grateful for sharing your knowledge with the world.
She is the best! Thank you so much :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Thanks for the backstory and your generosity of spirit. Times are changing and IMHO, the MFA and maybe even the BFA’s days are numbered. I studied with some great people but in many ways the proverbial emperor is close to naked.
I think things have definitely taken a turn during the pandemic! I guess it's yet to be seen whether that is a permanent or temporary trend. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
So happy you made this move! I have been on the same timeline and trying to figure out how to move out of dead-end adjunct academia, so you are an inspiration.
Good luck to you! There is so much more to life waiting for you outside of adjunct academia. :) -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
This channle has honestly helped me a lot as I am a student who wants to go to an art school in the future. Thank you for all these amazing videos.
You're so welcome! Good luck with all of your art school endeavors :) thanks for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for being so open and vulnerable. And I must say, the elitist reactions from your academic colleagues is exactly what’s wrong with the growing, classist divide occurring, well, everywhere.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Clara is the absolute best-- we're so lucky she's around :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
How come in Academia your value goes down with age??? This makes absolutely no sense to me. All senior leadership in my company (which of course is an entirely different business), are over 40, and the higher up the ranks, the older people are on average. In my opinion, that's how it should be, because no amount of brilliance can compensate for real life experience. :/
It makes no sense to me either, I am definitely a much better teacher now than I was 15 years ago! -Prof Lieu
Thank you for sharing your honesty thoughts Clara!! You are so brave and determined!
Thank you so much! Some days I am still in disbelief that I actually did it😆 -Prof Lieu
Meanwhile this whole time I thought you were a full time prof at RISD…. They’ll regret being crummy to you, because you are the best teacher I’ve found on TH-cam thus far ❤️
Tysm for your kind words!!! -Prof Lieu
We all know what is right for ourselves. You have the courage to embrace that. Go for it.
Absolutely :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff